Visa Assistance Services

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At Sunward Travel Services Ltd, we understand that the visa application process can often feel overwhelming, with constantly changing requirements, lengthy forms, and strict timelines. That’s why we provide professional visa assistance to individuals, families, corporates, NGOs, and government agencies — ensuring your travel plans are never disrupted by paperwork.
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Visa Assistance Disclaimer

At Sunward Travel Services Ltd, we provide professional visa assistance strictly in our capacity as a Travel Management Company (TMC).

  • We do not guarantee the issuance of visas, as the decision lies solely with the respective embassies, high commissions, or consulates.
  • We cannot influence or control the outcome of any application, nor the time taken for processing.
  • Embassy or consular fees are set independently and are subject to change without prior notice — Sunward Travel has no control over these costs.
  • Our role is limited to advisory support, documentation guidance, and application facilitation where possible.
  • Each applicant is responsible for providing accurate, truthful, and complete information as required by the issuing authority.

By using our Visa Assistance services, clients acknowledge that Sunward Travel Services Ltd acts only as a facilitator and advisor, not a guarantor of visa outcomes.

Visa

Coverage

Kenya Immigration Office – Nairobi (Directorate of Immigration Services)
• Location: Nyayo House, Ground Floor, Corner of Uhuru Highway & Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi
P.O. Box: 30191 00100, Nairobi Kenya interior.go.ke+6eprocedures.investkenya.go.ke+6usajili.go.ke+6
• Telephone:
+254 20 222 2022 / +254 20 222 217 544 (Foreign Nationals Management Section) Facebook+5eprocedures.investkenya.go.ke+5immigration.go.ke+5
• Email:
infomirp@kenya.go.ke Condé Nast Traveler+14eprocedures.investkenya.go.ke+14masaimara.travel+14
For ETA-specific queries: etakenya@immigration.go.ke usajili.go.ke+15immigration.go.ke+15kenyarep-jp.com+15

Kenya Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
• Official Portal: www.etakenya.go.ke – apply online here immigration.go.ke+11immigration.go.ke+11kenyarep-jp.com+11
• ETA Support Contact Numbers:
+254 110 922 062 / +254 110 922 063 / +254 110 922 064 immigration.go.ke+1

Quick Overview Summary

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Immigration Office (Kenya)Nyayo House, Ground Floor, Nairobi
General Enquiries Tel.+254 20 222 2022 / +254 20 222 217 544
ETA Support Emailetakenya@immigration.go.ke
ETA Application Portalwww.etakenya.go.ke
ETA Support Phone Numbers+254 110 922 062 / +254 110 922 063 / +254 110 922 064

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Nairobi Immigration Office – Directorate of Immigration Services
(Immigration counters located at Terminal 1A and 1E arrivals areas)
Handles immigration processing, including visa overstays, permits, fingerprints, and alien registration.
immigration.go.kekaa.go.ke

Key Counters & Staff:
• Alien Registration Counter (No. 4) – Immigration officer James Mathuva
Mobile: +254 724 585 510
• Data Entry Counters (Nos. 2 & 3) – Officer: Patrick J Ngari
Email: patrickjngari@go.ke
• Foreign Nationals Management Office – Supervisor: Salome Malala
Mobile: +254 706 346 207
• Visa Section – Located on the 7th floor of Nyayo House but coordinates with JKIA operations.
• Support Center Contacts: +254 20 251 1887 / +254 722 165 200
Email: wadmin@fns.immigration.go.ke

No embassy in Kenya

  • Visa Type: Tourist, Business, Transit
  • Process: No local embassy—must apply via nearest diplomatic missions (e.g., in Khartoum, Sudan) Embassies.net+3Embassies.net+3Embassies.net+3
  • Processing Time: 1–2 weeks depending on embassy
  • Key Notes: Invitation letter required for business visas
  • Embassy Address: Embassy of Afghanistan, Khartoum, Sudan
  • Telephone: +249 11 221 852 / 827 Wikipedia+10Embassies.net+10Embassies.net+10
  • Website: Not available for Kenya-specific information

No embassy in Nairobi

  • Visa Type: Short Stay (Schengen C), Long Stay (D)
  • Process: Apply through Italy’s mission in Nairobi (Schengen representation) or seek nearest Albanian embassy (Riyadh, Doha) Embassies.net+1
  • Processing Time: Approximately 10–15 working days
  • Key Notes: Schengen visa requirements apply
  • Nearest Representative:
  • Website: No local embassy website available
  • Visa Type: Tourist, Business, Study, Work
  • Process: Apply via the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (VFS Global) in Nairobi.
  • Processing Time: 4 working days (regular service), express options available.
  • Key Notes: Online form (COVA) required; mandatory biometrics.
  • Embassy Address: Woodlands Road, Kilimani, P.O. Box 30508, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 272 6851 / 272 2559
  • Website: ke.china-embassy.org
  • Visa Type: Short-Stay Schengen, Long-Stay
  • Process: Submit through TLScontact centre—appointment required.
  • Processing Time: Minimum 15 working days
  • Key Notes: Biometric entry; Campus France processes student visas
  • Embassy Address: Peponi Gardens, off Peponi Road, Westlands, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 7605 555 (general); +254 73 3682 231 (emergency)
  • Website: ke.ambafrance.org
  • Visa Type: Schengen Short-Stay/Subcategory Long-Stay
  • Process: Apply through German Embassy in Nairobi with appointment.
  • Processing Time: ~10–15 working days
  • Key Notes: Valid travel insurance and documentation needed.
  • Embassy Address: Riverside Drive, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 4262 100
  • Website: nairobi.diplo.de
  • Visa Type: Schengen (Short-Stay), Long-Stay
  • Process: Greece visas for Kenya are handled via the Embassy of Italy in Nairobi.
  • Processing Time: ~10–15 working days.
  • Key Notes: Standard Schengen requirements apply.
  • Embassy Address (Italy, handling Greece): Gigiri, Limuru Road, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 513 7500
  • Website: vistoperitalia.esteri.it
  • Visa Type: Schengen (Short-Stay), Long-Stay for Study/Work
  • Process: Applications handled by Embassy in Nairobi—appointment required.
  • Processing Time: ~10–15 working days
  • Key Notes: Visa includes single or multiple-entry options.
  • Embassy Address: Block B, Keystone Park, 95 Riverside Drive, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 4288 000 (multiple lines available)
  • Website: netherlandsandyou.nl/web/kenya (official portal)
  • Visa Type: Schengen (Short-Stay), Long-Stay for Study/Work
  • Process: Apply via Royal Danish Embassy Nairobi or through VFS Global.
  • Processing Time: 10–15 working days.
  • Key Notes: Schengen requirements apply, fingerprints mandatory.
  • Embassy Address: 14 Riverside, Riverside Drive, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 425 3000
  • Website: kenya.um.dk
  • Visa Type: Tourist, Business, Transit
  • Process: Apply at the Embassy of Egypt in Nairobi.
  • Processing Time: 5–10 working days.
  • Key Notes: Yellow fever vaccination required; invitation letter for business.
  • Embassy Address: Bishop Road, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 272 5856 / 272 6439
  • Website: www.mfa.gov.eg
  • Visa Type: Tourist, Business, Transit
  • Process: Apply via Ethiopian Embassy in Nairobi; e-visa also available.
  • Processing Time: 3–7 working days.
  • Key Notes: Entry permitted via Bole International Airport for e-visas.
  • Embassy Address: State House Avenue, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 272 0063
  • Website: nairobi.mfa.gov.et
  • Visa Type: Schengen Short-Stay, Long-Stay
  • Process: Applications handled via the Embassy of Finland, Nairobi.
  • Processing Time: ~15 working days.
  • Key Notes: Proof of funds and medical insurance required.
  • Embassy Address: Limuru Road, Gigiri, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 3750 700
  • Website: finlandabroad.fi/nairobi
  • Visa Type: Schengen Short-Stay, National Visa (Study/Work)
  • Process: Apply through the Embassy of Hungary in Nairobi.
  • Processing Time: 10–15 working days.
  • Key Notes: Appointment required; biometric collection.
  • Embassy Address: Muthaiga, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 712 0010
  • Website: nairobi.mfa.gov.hu
  • Visa Type: Tourist, Business, Medical, Student, Work
  • Process: Online e-Visa available for Kenyans, or apply via Indian High Commission Nairobi. Biometrics may be required.
  • Processing Time: 3–7 working days (e-Visa), 7–10 working days (regular).
  • Key Notes: Passport must have at least 6 months validity; yellow fever certificate required.
  • High Commission Address: Jagannath House, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 222 2566 / 316 700
  • Website: hcinairobi.gov.in
  • Visa Type: Tourist, Business
  • Process: Apply via Embassy of Lebanon, Nairobi.
  • Processing Time: 7–14 working days.
  • Key Notes: Invitation letter required for business.
  • Embassy Address: Riverside Drive, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 444 6390
  • Website: mfa.gov.lb
  • Visa Type: Tourist, Business
  • Process: Visa on arrival for many categories, or apply through Embassy of Jordan in Nairobi.
  • Processing Time: 5–7 working days if pre-applied.
  • Key Notes: Proof of hotel booking required.
  • Embassy Address: Argwings Kodhek Road, Hurlingham, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 272 6070
  • Website: mfa.gov.jo
  • Visa Type: Schengen Short-Stay, Long-Stay
  • Process: Apply through VFS Global Nairobi; Embassy of Norway Nairobi processes visas.
  • Processing Time: 10–15 working days.
  • Key Notes: Schengen rules apply.
  • Embassy Address: 14 Riverside, Riverside Drive, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 425 1000
  • Website: www.norway.no/en/kenya
  • Visa Type: Schengen Short-Stay, Long-Stay
  • Process: Apply at Spanish Embassy Nairobi via BLS Spain Visa Centre.
  • Processing Time: 10–15 working days.
  • Key Notes: Biometrics compulsory.
  • Embassy Address: Riverside Drive, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 292 3000
  • Website: exteriores.gob.es
  • Visa Type: Schengen Short-Stay, Long-Stay
  • Process: Apply via Swedish Embassy Nairobi or VFS Global.
  • Processing Time: 10–15 working days.
  • Key Notes: Insurance and proof of funds mandatory.
  • Embassy Address: Riverside Drive, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 423 4000
  • Website: swedenabroad.se/nairobi
  • Visa Type: Tourist, Business, Work
  • Process: Apply at Embassy of Oman, Nairobi or via eVisa portal.
  • Processing Time: 5–7 working days (eVisa 2–3).
  • Key Notes: Work visas require employer sponsorship.
  • Embassy Address: Argwings Kodhek Road, Hurlingham, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 272 6011
  • Website: omanembassy.or.ke
  • Visa Type: Tourist, Business, Student, Work
  • Process: Apply at Korean Embassy Nairobi. Appointments required.
  • Processing Time: 5–10 working days.
  • Key Notes: Multiple entry visas possible for business travelers.
  • Embassy Address: Limuru Road, Runda, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 361 5000
  • Website: overseas.mofa.go.kr/ke-en
Address of the Visa Agency (Application Centre in Nairobi): Handled via New Zealand Immigration Online; regional support from Pretoria, South Africa Telephone (Pretoria Embassy): +27 12 435 9000 Website for Visa Application: www.immigration.govt.nz Visa Types:
  • Visitor Visa
  • Student Visa
  • Work Visa
  • Residence Visa
Processing Time: 15–30 working days Requirements:
  • Original Passport (6+ months, 2 blank pages)
  • Online Application via Immigration NZ website
  • Flight Itinerary
  • Hotel Booking / Host Invitation
  • Bank Statements (3–6 months)
  • Proof of Employment or Study in Kenya
  • Travel Insurance (mandatory)
  • Medical checks may be required for long-stay
  • Personal Cover Letter
  • Visa Type: Tourist, Business, Student, Religious
  • Process: Apply directly at the Embassy of Israel, Nairobi.
  • Processing Time: 7–14 working days.
  • Key Notes: Invitation letter may be required for business/religious travel.
  • Embassy Address: Mishael Centre, 9th Floor, Bishops Road, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 363 7500
  • Website: embassies.gov.il/nairobi
Address of the Visa Agency (Application Centre in Nairobi): Embassy of Israel, Mishael Centre, Bishops Road, Nairobi Telephone: +254 20 363 7500 Website for Visa Application: embassies.gov.il/nairobi Visa Types:
  • Tourist Visa
  • Business Visa
  • Student Visa
  • Religious/Pilgrimage Visa
Processing Time: 7–14 working days Requirements:
  • Original Passport (valid 6+ months, 2 blank pages)
  • Visa Application Form completed online
  • Biometrics & appointment at Embassy
  • Flight Itinerary
  • Hotel Accommodation / Host Invitation Letter
  • Payslips or Job Offer Letter
  • Bank Statements (3–6 months)
  • Travel Insurance (mandatory)
  • Commitment back home (employment, CR12, title deed, logbook, etc.)
  • Proof of Relationship (if visiting family)
  • For School-Going Children (school letter, calendar, fee receipts)
  • Personal Cover Letter
  • Visa Type: Visitor, Work, Student, Settlement
  • Process: Apply online via UK Visas & Immigration; biometrics at TLScontact Nairobi.
  • Processing Time: 15–30 working days.
  • Key Notes: All applications are online, no paper submissions.
  • High Commission Address: Upper Hill Road, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 287 3000
  • Website: www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-high-commission-nairobi
Address of the Visa Agency (Application Centre in Nairobi): TLScontact Nairobi, 9 West Building, Ring Road Parklands, Westlands, Nairobi Telephone: +254 20 513 8200 Website for Visa Application: www.gov.uk/apply-uk-visa Visa Types:
  • Standard Visitor (Tourism, Family, Business, Medical)
  • Study Visa (Short-term & Long-term)
  • Work Visa (Skilled Worker, Temporary Work)
  • Settlement Visa (Family Reunion, Spouse Visa)
Processing Time:
  • Standard processing: ~15 working days
  • Priority service: ~5–7 working days (extra fee applies)
Requirements:
  • Original Passport (valid 6+ months, 2 blank pages)
  • Copies of old UK visas and other countries (if applicable)
  • Online Application Form completed on the UKVI website
  • Biometrics Appointment at TLScontact Nairobi
  • Flight Itinerary (provisional booking)
  • Hotel Accommodation (confirmed booking)
  • Invitation Letter from host in the UK (if visiting family/friends)
  • Confirmation of attendance of a business function (for business travelers)
  • Payslips or Job Offer Letter (for employed applicants)
  • Bank Statement (last 3–6 months, stamped)
  • Travel Insurance (covering full duration of stay)
  • Commitment back home (proof such as: employment letter, company CR12, land Title Deed, vehicle Log Book, etc.)
  • Proof of Relationship: Marriage Certificate, Birth Certificate, or Death Certificate (depending on case)
  • For School-Going Children: Cover letter from school confirming leave of absence, school annual calendar, and recent school fee receipts
  • Personal Cover Letter: Written by applicant, explaining reason for travel, proof of ties back home, and evidence of financial ability to sustain stay in the UK
  • Visa Type: Schengen (Tourist/Business), Long-Stay (Study/Work)
  • Process: Apply at Embassy of Italy, Nairobi. Appointment mandatory.
  • Processing Time: 10–15 working days.
  • Key Notes: Handles Schengen visas for several countries including Greece & Albania.
  • Embassy Address: Limuru Road, Gigiri, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 513 7500
  • Website: ambnairobi.esteri.it
  • Visa Type: B1/B2 Visitor, Student, Work, Immigrant
  • Process: Apply online via DS-160 + schedule interview at US Embassy Nairobi.
  • Processing Time: 10–30 working days.
  • Key Notes: Interview mandatory, MRV fee payable.
  • Embassy Address: United Nations Avenue, Gigiri, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 363 6000
  • Website: US Embassy
Address of the Visa Agency (Application Centre in Nairobi): U.S. Embassy Nairobi United Nations Avenue, Gigiri, Nairobi Telephone: +254 20 363 6000 Website for Visa Application: www.ustraveldocs.com/ke Visa Types:
  • B1/B2 – Visitor Visa (Business/Tourism/Medical)
  • F1/M1 – Student Visa
  • J1 – Exchange Visitor Visa
  • H1B/H2B – Work Visa (specialized/professional)
  • Immigrant Visas – Family, Employment-based, Green Card
Processing Time:
  • Interview wait times vary; schedule online.
  • Decision typically within 7–30 working days (some cases longer).
Requirements:
  • Original Passport (valid at least 6 months, 2 blank pages)
  • Copies of old USA visas (if previously issued)
  • Online DS-160 Visa Application Form completed at www.ceac.state.gov
  • Visa Application Fee (MRV receipt required before interview)
  • Biometrics Appointment & Visa Interview at U.S. Embassy Nairobi
  • Flight Itinerary (provisional booking, optional but recommended)
  • Hotel Accommodation (or invitation letter from host in USA)
  • Invitation Letter / Business Conference Confirmation (if applicable)
  • Payslips or Job Offer Letter (for employed applicants)
  • Bank Statement (last 3–6 months, stamped)
  • Travel Insurance (recommended though not mandatory)
  • Commitment back home (employment letter, company CR12, land Title Deed, vehicle Log Book, etc.)
  • Proof of Relationship: Marriage Certificate, Birth/Death Certificate (for dependents)
  • For School-Going Children: Cover letter from school confirming leave of absence, school annual calendar, and recent fee receipts
  • Personal Cover Letter: Written by applicant, explaining reason for travel, proof of ties back home, and ability to cover costs in USA
  • Visa Type: Visitor Visa, Work Permit, Study Permit
  • Process: Online via IRCC; biometrics at VFS Global Nairobi
  • Processing Time: 20–40 working days
  • Key Notes: Invitation letters and strong financial proof often required
  • Embassy Address: Gigiri—Opposite Village Market, Limuru Road, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 366 3000
  • Website: canadainternational.gc.ca/kenya
Address of the Visa Agency (Application Centre in Nairobi): Visa Application Centre (VFS Global) – Westlands Office Park, Waiyaki Way, Nairobi Telephone: +254 20 513 8200 Website for Visa Application: Visa Application (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada – IRCC portal) Visa Types:
  • Visitor Visa (Tourism, Family, Business)
  • Study Permit
  • Work Permit
  • Permanent Residence (PR) applications
  • Transit Visa
Processing Time:
  • Visitor visas: 20–40 working days
  • Study/Work permits: 1–3 months (depending on case)
Requirements:
  • Original Passport (valid at least 6 months, 2 blank pages)
  • Copies of old Canadian visas or other countries’ visas (if applicable)
  • Online Application Form completed via IRCC portal
  • Biometrics Appointment at VFS Global Nairobi
  • Flight Itinerary (provisional booking)
  • Hotel Accommodation (or invitation letter from host in Canada)
  • Invitation Letter (from relative, friend, or Canadian host institution)
  • Confirmation of Business Conference/Training (if applicable)
  • Payslips or Job Offer Letter (for employed applicants)
  • Bank Statement (last 3–6 months, stamped)
  • Travel Insurance (recommended)
  • Commitment back home (employment letter, company CR12, land Title Deed, vehicle Log Book, etc.)
  • Proof of Relationship: Marriage Certificate, Birth/Death Certificate (for dependents)
  • For School-Going Children: School cover letter confirming leave of absence, school annual calendar, and fee receipts
  • Personal Cover Letter: Written by applicant, explaining reason for travel, proof of ties back home, and evidence of ability to sustain stay in Canada

Address of the Visa Agency (Application Centre in Nairobi):
South African High Commission, Lenana Road, Kilimani, Nairobi

Telephone: +254 20 282 0000

Website for Visa Information:
www.dirco.gov.za (Department of International Relations & Cooperation – South Africa)

Visa Types:

  • Visa-Free Entry: Kenyan passport holders do not require a visa for visits up to 90 days (tourism/business).
  • Study, Work, and Long-Stay permits must be applied for.

Processing Time:

  • Not applicable for short visits under 90 days (visa-free).
  • Work/Study/Residence Permits: ~30–60 working days depending on type.

Requirements (for short-stay travel – visa exempt):

  • Original Passport (valid at least 6 months, with minimum 3 blank pages).
  • Return flight itinerary.
  • Hotel Accommodation or Invitation Letter from host in South Africa.
  • Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate – required if traveling from/through yellow fever risk countries. (Certificate becomes valid 10 days after vaccination.)
  • Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements or cash proof).
  • Travel Insurance (recommended).
  • Commitment back home (employment letter, company CR12, land Title Deed, vehicle Log Book, etc.).
  • For Families: Marriage Certificate, Birth Certificates for children traveling.
  • For School-Going Children: School letter confirming leave, annual school calendar, and recent fee receipts.
  • Personal Cover Letter: Explaining reason for travel and assurance of return after trip.

Requirements (for Work/Study/Residence Permits):

  • Completed visa application form.
  • Original Passport (valid 6+ months, 3 blank pages).
  • Police Clearance Certificate.
  • Medical & Radiological Reports.
  • Proof of admission/employment contract.
  • Financial proof (bank statements, sponsor’s support).

Address of the Visa Agency (Application Centre in Nairobi):
TLScontact Visa Application Centre – 9 West Building, Ring Road Parklands, Westlands, Nairobi

Telephone: +254 20 513 8200

Website for Visa Application:www.homeaffairs.gov.au (Australian Department of Home Affairs)

Visa Types:

  • Visitor Visa (Tourism, Business, Family Visit)
  • Student Visa
  • Work & Skilled Migration Visa
  • Transit Visa

Processing Time:

  • Visitor visas: 15–30 working days
  • Student/Work visas: 1–3 months depending on stream

Requirements:

  • Original Passport (valid at least 6 months, minimum 2 blank pages)
  • Copies of old Australian visas and other countries’ visas (if applicable)
  • Online Application Form completed via Australian Immigration portal (ImmiAccount)
  • Biometrics Appointment at TLScontact Nairobi
  • Flight Itinerary (provisional booking)
  • Hotel Accommodation (or invitation letter from host in Australia)
  • Invitation Letter (for family, business, or conference attendance)
  • Confirmation of attendance at business function (if applicable)
  • Payslips or Job Offer Letter (for employed applicants)
  • Bank Statement (last 3–6 months, stamped)
  • Travel Insurance (mandatory for students, recommended for all applicants)
  • Commitment back home (employment letter, company CR12, land Title Deed, vehicle Log Book, etc.)
  • Proof of Relationship: Marriage Certificate, Birth/Death Certificate (if traveling to visit family)
  • For School-Going Children: School cover letter confirming leave, school annual calendar, and fee receipts
  • Personal Cover Letter: Explaining reason for travel, proof of ties back home, and evidence of ability to sustain stay in Australia
  • Visa Type: Tourist, Business, Work
  • Process: Apply via UAE Embassy Nairobi or online through airline/sponsor.
  • Processing Time: 3–7 working days.
  • Key Notes: Tourists often apply via Emirates/Etihad airline portals.
  • Embassy Address: Runda, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 229 5777
  • Website: www.mofa.gov.ae


Address of the Visa Agency (Application Centre in Nairobi):

Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, Runda, Nairobi

Telephone: +254 20 229 5777

Website for Visa Application:
www.mofa.gov.ae
(Visas can also be arranged through approved airlines such as Emirates, Etihad, and FlyDubai)

Visa Types:

  • Tourist Visa (30 days, 90 days)
  • Business Visa
  • Transit Visa (48 or 96 hours)
  • Work/Residence Visa (through UAE employer/sponsor)

Processing Time:

  • 3–7 working days depending on type
  • Transit visas may be processed faster (2–3 days)

Requirements:

  • Original Passport (valid at least 6 months, minimum 2 blank pages)
  • Completed Visa Application Form (online or through airline sponsor)
  • Flight Itinerary (mandatory for application)
  • Hotel Accommodation (confirmed booking or host details)
  • Invitation Letter (for business/family visits – from UAE sponsor or company)
  • Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement, stamped)
  • Payslips or Job Offer Letter (if employed)
  • Travel Insurance (mandatory for all travelers)
  • Commitment back home (employment letter, company CR12, land Title Deed, vehicle Log Book, etc.)
  • For Families: Marriage Certificate, Birth Certificates for children
  • For School-Going Children: School leave letter, annual calendar, fee receipts
  • Personal Cover Letter: Explaining reason for travel, proof of ties back home, and financial means to sustain stay

🌟 Special Note – Sunward Travel Services Ltd

As an accredited Travel Management Company (TMC), Sunward Travel Services Ltd can facilitate UAE visa processing for corporate clients in Kenya. This includes:

  • Consolidated business visa applications for groups/officials
  • Direct liaison with airlines (Emirates, Etihad, FlyDubai) for visa sponsorship
  • Handling documentation & follow-ups on behalf of the client
  • Ensuring timely issuance of UAE visas for conferences, exhibitions, meetings, and business missions
  • Visa Type: Tourist, Business, Work, Transit
  • Process: Apply via Embassy in Nairobi or Qatar eVisa portal.
  • Processing Time: 3–7 working days.
  • Key Notes: Transit visa often free for up to 96 hrs.
  • Embassy Address: Runda, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 406 2000
  • Website:nairobi.embassy.qa/


Address of the Visa Agency (Application Centre in Nairobi):

Embassy of the State of Qatar, Runda, Nairobi

Telephone: +254 20 406 2000

Website for Visa Application:
Applications may also be processed via Qatar Airways or MOI eVisa portal

Visa Types:

  • Tourist Visa (30 days, extendable)
  • Business Visa
  • Transit Visa (up to 96 hours, often free for Qatar Airways passengers)
  • Work/Residence Visa (sponsored by Qatari employer/company)

Processing Time:

  • Tourist/Business visas: 3–7 working days
  • Transit visas: 1–2 working days (if flying Qatar Airways)
  • Work/Residence permits: 2–4 weeks depending on employer sponsorship

Requirements:

  • Original Passport (valid at least 6 months, minimum 2 blank pages)
  • Completed Visa Application Form (online or via embassy/airline)
  • Flight Itinerary (mandatory, especially for transit visa)
  • Hotel Accommodation (confirmed booking or host invitation)
  • Invitation Letter from host in Qatar (business/family visits)
  • Payslips or Job Offer Letter (if employed)
  • Bank Statement (last 3–6 months, stamped)
  • Travel Insurance (mandatory for all travelers)
  • Commitment back home (employment letter, company CR12, land Title Deed, vehicle Log Book, etc.)
  • For Families: Marriage Certificate, Birth Certificates for children
  • For School-Going Children: School cover letter confirming leave, annual calendar, and fee receipts
  • Personal Cover Letter: Explaining reason for travel, ties back home, and ability to sustain stay in Qatar

🌟 Special Note – Sunward Travel Services Ltd

For corporate travelers, Sunward Travel Services Ltd provides:

  • Assistance with Qatar business visa applications (liaising with Qatari hosts and partners)
  • Group handling for delegations, government officials, and corporate missions
  • Transit visa facilitation for travelers using Qatar Airways
  • Reliable follow-up and documentation support to ensure smooth processing

Address of the Visa Agency (Application Centre in Nairobi):
Royal Thai Embassy, Muthaiga, Nairobi

Telephone: +254 20 712 4000

Website for Visa Application: www.thaiembassy.org

Visa Types:

  • Tourist Visa (Single or Multiple Entry, 30–60 days)
  • Business Visa
  • Transit Visa
  • Non-Immigrant Visa (Study, Work, Marriage, Retirement)

Processing Time:

  • Standard: 5–7 working days
  • Long-term/non-immigrant visas: 2–4 weeks depending on category

Requirements:

  • Original Passport (valid at least 6 months, minimum 2 blank pages)
  • Copies of old Thai visas and other country visas (if applicable)
  • Completed Visa Application Form (download or complete at embassy website)
  • Passport-size photographs (as per embassy specs)
  • Flight Itinerary (provisional booking)
  • Hotel Accommodation booking (or host invitation)
  • Invitation Letter (for business or family visits)
  • Payslips or Job Offer Letter (if employed)
  • Bank Statement (last 3–6 months, stamped)
  • Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate (mandatory if traveling from/through a yellow fever risk country; certificate valid only 10 days after vaccination)
  • Travel Insurance (recommended for all applicants; mandatory for long-stay visas)
  • Commitment back home (employment letter, company CR12, land Title Deed, vehicle Log Book, etc.)
  • For Families: Marriage Certificate, Birth Certificates for children
  • For School-Going Children: School leave letter, annual calendar, and fee receipts
  • Personal Cover Letter: Explaining reason for travel, proof of ties back home, and evidence of financial means
  • Visa Type: Tourist, Business, Work, Pilgrimage (Hajj/Umrah)
  • Process: Apply via Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Nairobi; tourist eVisa available online.
  • Processing Time: 5–10 working days.
  • Key Notes: Hajj & Umrah visas issued through licensed agents.
  • Embassy Address: Runda, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 406 0000
  • Website: embassies.mofa.gov.sa

Address of the Visa Agency (Application Centre in Nairobi):
Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Runda, Nairobi

Telephone: +254 20 406 0000

Website for Visa Application:visa.mofa.gov.sa

Visa Types:

  • Tourist eVisa
  • Business Visa
  • Hajj/Umrah Visa
  • Work/Residence Visa

Processing Time:
3–7 working days (tourist); 2–4 weeks (work/residence)

Requirements:

  • Original Passport (6+ months validity, 2 blank pages)
  • Online Visa Application & Biometrics
  • Flight Itinerary
  • Hotel Booking / Invitation Letter from Saudi host
  • Hajj/Umrah visas through approved agents only
  • Bank Statements (3–6 months)
  • Travel Insurance (mandatory)
  • Yellow Fever Certificate (if transiting endemic zones)

Personal Cover Letter

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Visa

Address of the Visa Agency (Application Centre in Nairobi):
Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Runda, Nairobi

Telephone: +254 20 406 0000

Website for Visa Application:
visa.mofa.gov.sa

Visa Types:

  • Tourist eVisa
  • Business Visa
  • Hajj/Umrah Visa
  • Work/Residence Visa

Processing Time:
3–7 working days (tourist); 2–4 weeks (work/residence)

Requirements:

  • Original Passport (6+ months validity, 2 blank pages)
  • Online Visa Application & Biometrics
  • Flight Itinerary
  • Hotel Booking / Invitation Letter from Saudi host
  • Hajj/Umrah visas through approved agents only
  • Bank Statements (3–6 months)
  • Travel Insurance (mandatory)
  • Yellow Fever Certificate (if transiting endemic zones)

Personal Cover Letter

  • Visa Type: Tourist, Business, Student, Work
  • Process: Apply at Embassy of Japan, Nairobi. Interview may be required.
  • Processing Time: 5–10 working days.
  • Key Notes: Detailed itinerary, hotel bookings, and proof of funds needed.
  • Embassy Address: Mara Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 289 8000
  • Website: www.ke.emb-japan.go.jp
Address of the Visa Agency (Application Centre in Nairobi): Embassy of Japan, Mara Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi Telephone: +254 20 289 8000 Website for Visa Application: www.ke.emb-japan.go.jp Visa Types:
  • Tourist Visa
  • Business Visa
  • Student Visa
  • Work Visa
Processing Time: 5–10 working days Requirements:
  • Original Passport (6+ months, 2 blank pages)
  • Completed Visa Application Form
  • Recent Passport Photos
  • Flight Itinerary
  • Hotel Booking / Invitation Letter from host in Japan
  • Bank Statements (3–6 months)
  • Payslips or Job Offer Letter
  • Travel Insurance (mandatory)
  • Proof of Relationship (if family visit)
  • School Letters for children if applicable
  • Personal Cover Letter

Address of the Visa Agency (Application Centre in Nairobi):
Royal Moroccan Embassy, Limuru Road, Gigiri, Nairobi

Telephone: +254 20 712 0700

Website for Visa Application:
www.consulat.ma

Visa Types:

  • Tourist Visa
  • Business Visa
  • Student Visa

Processing Time:
7–10 working days

Requirements:

  • Original Passport (6+ months, 2 blank pages)
  • Completed Visa Application Form
  • Flight Itinerary
  • Hotel Booking / Host Invitation
  • Bank Statements (3–6 months)
  • Travel Insurance (mandatory)
  • Proof of Relationship (if family visit)
  • Commitment back home (employment, CR12, property documents)
  • Personal Cover Letter
  • Visa Type: Tourist, Business, Work
  • Process: Apply through Nigeria High Commission Nairobi. E-Visa on arrival also possible.
  • Processing Time: 5–10 working days.
  • Key Notes: Business visas require official invitation.
  • High Commission Address: Bishop Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 271 1076
  • Website: nigeriankenya.or.ke/
Address of the Visa Agency (Application Centre in Nairobi): Nigeria High Commission, Bishop Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi Telephone: +254 20 271 1076 Website for Visa Application: portal.immigration.gov.ng Visa Types:
  • Tourist Visa
  • Business Visa
  • Transit Visa
  • Work/Residence Permit
Processing Time: 5–10 working days Requirements:
  • Original Passport (6+ months, 3 blank pages recommended)
  • Completed Online Visa Application Form
  • Payment & Approval Letter from Nigeria Immigration Service
  • Flight Itinerary
  • Hotel Booking / Host Invitation
  • Bank Statements (3–6 months)
  • Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate (mandatory)
  • Travel Insurance (mandatory)
Personal Cover Letter
  • Visa Type: Tourist, Business
  • Process: Apply at the Ghana High Commission in Nairobi.
  • Processing Time: 5–7 working days.
  • Key Notes: Yellow fever certificate mandatory.
  • High Commission Address: 9th Floor, International House, Mama Ngina Street, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 222 3518
  • Website: ghanaembassy.or.ke
Address of the Visa Agency (Application Centre in Nairobi): Ghana High Commission, International House, Mama Ngina Street, Nairobi Telephone: +254 20 222 3518 Website for Visa Application: ghanaembassy.or.ke Visa Types:
  • Tourist Visa
  • Business Visa
  • Transit Visa
Processing Time: 5–7 working days Requirements:
  • Original Passport (6+ months, 2 blank pages)
  • Completed Visa Application Form
  • Flight Itinerary
  • Hotel Booking / Invitation Letter
  • Bank Statements (3–6 months)
  • Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate (mandatory)
  • Travel Insurance (mandatory)
  • Proof of Relationship (if visiting family)
  • School Letters (if traveling with children)
  • Personal Cover Letter

Address of the Visa Agencies (Application Centres in Nairobi):

  • France: TLScontact Nairobi – 9 West Building, Ring Road Parklands, Westlands, Nairobi
  • Germany: Embassy of Germany – Riverside Drive, Nairobi
  • Netherlands: VFS Global – Keystone Park, Riverside Drive, Nairobi
  • Switzerland: Embassy of Switzerland – Limpopo Drive, Gigiri, Nairobi

Telephone (General Contacts):

  • France (TLS): +254 20 513 8200
  • Germany Embassy: +254 20 426 2100
  • Netherlands VFS: +254 20 420 3900
  • Switzerland Embassy: +254 20 212 8400

Website for Visa Application:

Visa Types:

  • Short-Stay Schengen Visa (Tourism, Family, Business, Medical, Transit)
  • Long-Stay National Visa (Study, Work, Family Reunion – country specific)

Processing Time:

  • Standard processing: 10–15 working days
  • Long-stay permits: 1–3 months depending on the country

Requirements:

  • Original Passport (valid at least 6 months, minimum 2 blank pages)
  • Copies of old Schengen visas and other country visas (if applicable)
  • Online Application Form completed on respective embassy portal
  • Biometrics Appointment at TLScontact or VFS (fingerprints & photo)
  • Flight Itinerary (provisional booking)
  • Hotel Accommodation (or invitation letter from host in Schengen area)
  • Invitation Letter (if visiting family/friends or attending business function)
    • Special Rule (Switzerland): Invitation letter must be sent directly by the inviting entity/host to the Embassy of Switzerland in Nairobi.
  • Confirmation of attendance at conference/trade fair (if business purpose)
  • Payslips or Job Offer Letter (for employed applicants)
  • Bank Statement (last 3–6 months, stamped)
  • Travel Insurance – Mandatory for ALL applicants (must cover at least €30,000 for medical emergencies and valid throughout the Schengen area)
  • Commitment back home (employment letter, company CR12, land Title Deed, vehicle Log Book, etc.)
  • Proof of Relationship: Marriage Certificate, Birth/Death Certificate (if visiting family)
  • For School-Going Children: School letter confirming leave, annual school calendar, and fee receipts
  • Personal Cover Letter: Explaining reason for travel, proof of ties back home, and financial ability to sustain stay in Schengen countries
  • Visa Type: Tourist, Business, Work
  • Process: Apply via Tanzanian High Commission Nairobi or eVisa portal.
  • Processing Time: 3–7 working days.
  • Key Notes: Part of East African Tourist Visa (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania).
  • High Commission Address: Lenana Road, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 272 2352
  • Website: immigration.go.tz
  • Visa Type: Tourist, Business, Work
  • Process: Apply at Turkish Embassy Nairobi or eVisa portal.
  • Processing Time: 5–10 working days.
  • Key Notes: eVisa available for some categories.
  • Embassy Address: Gigiri, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 712 0212
  • Website: nairobi.emb.mfa.gov.tr
  • Visa Type: Tourist, Business, Study, Work
  • Process: Apply at South African High Commission, Nairobi.
  • Processing Time: 5–10 working days.
  • Key Notes: Invitation or proof of accommodation required.
  • High Commission Address: Lenana Road, Kilimani, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 282 0000
  • Website: dirco.gov.za
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  • Visa Type: Tourist, Business, Work, Student
  • Process: Apply at Embassy of the Philippines in Nairobi.
  • Processing Time: 5–10 working days.
  • Key Notes: Proof of accommodation and financial capacity required.
  • Embassy Address: Lenana Road, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 434 3590
  • Website: nairobipe.dfa.gov.ph
  • Visa Type: Tourist, Business, Student, Work
  • Process: Apply at Embassy of Russia, Nairobi.
  • Processing Time: 10–15 working days.
  • Key Notes: Invitation voucher required for tourist visas.
  • Embassy Address: Lenana Road, Kilimani, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 272 3424
  • Website: kenya.mid.ru
  • Visa Type: Tourist, Business, Work
  • Process: Apply via Uganda High Commission Nairobi or eVisa portal.
  • Processing Time: 3–7 working days.
  • Key Notes: Part of East African Tourist Visa (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania).
  • High Commission Address: State House Avenue, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 242 1581
  • Website: visas.immigration.go.ug
  • Visa Type: Tourist, Business
  • Process: Visa on arrival available; eVisa also possible. Embassy in Nairobi for advance application.
  • Processing Time: 3–7 working days.
  • Key Notes: Part of KAZA Univisa (with Zimbabwe).
  • High Commission Address: State House Avenue, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 272 8433
  • Website: zambiainkenya.org
  • Visa Type: Tourist, Business
  • Process: Visa on arrival; or apply via Zimbabwe Embassy Nairobi.
  • Processing Time: 3–5 working days.
  • Key Notes: Part of KAZA Univisa (with Zambia).
  • Embassy Address: State House Avenue, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 272 6943
  • Website: zimembassy.or.ke
  • Visa Type: Tourist, Business, Student
  • Process: Apply through Malaysian High Commission, Nairobi.
  • Processing Time: 5–7 working days.
  • Key Notes: E-visa also available online.
  • High Commission Address: Jakaya Kikwete Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 271 8052
  • Website: kln.gov.my/web/ken_nairobi
  • Visa Type: Tourist, Business, Student, Work
  • Process: Apply online via Pakistan’s eVisa portal or through Embassy in Nairobi.
  • Processing Time: 7–10 working days.
  • Key Notes: Business visas require invitation from Pakistani company.
  • Embassy Address: Limuru Road, Runda, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 420 3010
  • Website: mofa.gov.pk/nairobi
  • Visa Type: Tourist, Business, Work
  • Process: Apply through Embassy of Kuwait, Nairobi.
  • Processing Time: 5–10 working days.
  • Key Notes: Work visas require employer sponsorship.
  • Embassy Address: Muthaiga Road, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 405 0000
  • Website: kuwaitembassy.or.ke
  • Visa Type: Schengen Short-Stay, Long-Stay
  • Process: Apply at Swiss Embassy Nairobi.
  • Processing Time: 10–15 working days.
  • Key Notes: Handles Schengen for Liechtenstein.
  • Embassy Address: Limpopo Drive, Gigiri, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 212 8400
  • Website: eda.admin.ch/nairobi
  • Visa Type: Tourist, Business, Work, Student
  • Process: Apply via Embassy of Mexico, Nairobi.
  • Processing Time: 10–15 working days.
  • Key Notes: Some visa-free agreements apply if holding US/Canada visas.
  • Embassy Address: Riverside Drive, Nairobi
  • Telephone: +254 20 444 4170
  • Website: embamex.sre.gob.mx/kenya